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Time-keeping Brain Neurons Discovered
Researchers have identified
populations of neurons that
code time with extreme
precision in the primate
brain. These neurons are
found in two interconnected
brain regions, the
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Live Recordings Of Cell Communication
A new advanced method for
nano-scale imaging of
vesicle-fusion could add to
our understanding of
diseases of the nervous
system and viral infections.
In the long term, this could
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New Technology Helps Parkinson's Patients Speak Louder
Researchers have developed a
new technology that helps
Parkinson's patients
overcome the tendency to
speak too quietly by playing
a recording of ambient
... > full story
Dementia Induced And Blocked In Parkinson's Fly Model
Researchers have modeled
Parkinson's-associated
dementia for the first time.
Scientists showed that a
single night of sleep loss
in genetically altered fruit
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Discovery Of Novel Protein Offers Hope For Possible Parkinson’s Disease Cure
November 4, 2009 — Researchers have found an essential key to possibly cure Parkinson's disease. They have discovered that a novel protein -- known as protein kinase-C -- kills dopamine-producing cells in the ... > full story -
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Dysfunctional Protein Dynamics Behind Neurological Disease?
November 2, 2009 — Researchers have taken a snapshot of proteins changing shape, sticking together and creating structures that are believed to trigger deadly processes in the nervous system. The discovery opens the ... > full story -
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery As Effective In Eliminating Parkinson's Disease Tremors As Other Treatments But Less Invasive
November 2, 2009 — Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) offers a less invasive way to eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson's disease and essential tremor than deep brain stimulation (DBS) and radiofrequency (RF) ... > full story -
Epilepsy Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer's And Parkinson's
October 29, 2009 — Researchers have discovered a potential new function for anti-epileptic drugs in treating neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study found that neurons in the ... > full story -
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Widely Used Cholesterol-lowering Drug May Prevent Progression
October 29, 2009 — Simvastatin, a commonly used, cholesterol-lowering drug, may prevent Parkinson's disease from progressing further. Neurological researchers conducted a study examining the use of the FDA-approved ... > full story -
Deep Brain Stimulation May Be Effective Treatment For Tourette's Syndrome
October 28, 2009 — Deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment for Tourette's syndrome, according to new research. The first symptoms of Tourette syndrome are almost always noticed in childhood and ... > full story -
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Study Conclusively Ties Rare Disease Gene To Parkinson's
October 21, 2009 — An international team has found that carriers of a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease face a risk of developing Parkinson's disease more than five times greater than the general ... > full story -
Investment In Parkinson's Disease Data Bank Yields Potential Therapy
October 13, 2009 — Individuals with Parkinson's disease who have higher levels of a metabolite called urate in their blood and in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) have a slower rate of disease progression, according to a ... > full story -
Genes Associated With Onset Age Of Parkinson's Disease Identifiied
October 8, 2009 — Researchers have identified genes which may influence the onset age of Parkinson's disease. The findings are the first to identify genes contributing to the variation in onset age and may help ... > full story -
Drivers With Parkinson's Disease At Higher Risk Of Crashes In Low Visibility
October 6, 2009 — Drivers with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease may be at higher risk of crashes on foggy days and other times of low visibility, according to new ... > full story
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